LYTTON, Edward Bulwer. (1831-1891). 1st Earl of Lytton, novelist, poet. Some of his novels were made into operas. His novel “A Strange Story” (1862) influenced Bram Stoker’s Dracula. He was Secretary of State For The Colonies (1858-59). He coined the phrases: “pursuit of the almighty dollar”, “The pen is mightier than the sword”, “it was a dark and stormy night” and more. Pseudonym “Owen Meredith.” A.Q.S., one page, London, 3 July 1885, on a black bordered card. “Of old there were 5 Great Powers, Now there are only three, Labour, Capitol, Credit; And they do not always agree. Lytton , Owen Meredith,” Very scarce in signed quotations... $450.00